Cape Ann Symphony presents heroic music for Mother’s Day

Cape Ann Symphony, under the music direction of Conductor Yoichi Udagawa, presents thrilling heroic music from Beethoven and Tchaikovsky for the 61st season finale concert, “Heroic Music for Mother’s Day” on Saturday, May 11 at 8 p.m. at Manchester Essex Regional High School Auditorium, 36 Lincoln St., Manchester-by-the-Sea.

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Posted May. 9, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated May 9, 2013 at 9:20 AM

Posted May. 9, 2013 at 12:01 AM
Updated May 9, 2013 at 9:20 AM

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Cape Ann Symphony, under the music direction of Conductor Yoichi Udagawa, presents thrilling heroic music from Beethoven and Tchaikovsky for the 61st season finale concert, “Heroic Music for Mother’s Day” on Saturday, May 11 at 8 p.m. at Manchester Essex Regional High School Auditorium, 36 Lincoln St., Manchester-by-the-Sea.

The concert program features Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade for Strings” and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3 “Eroica” which is the first in Beethoven’s series of three great heroic symphonies. According to Udagawa, “Tchaikovsky’s ‘Serenade for Strings’ is a gorgeous and beautiful masterpiece. The four movements are made up of an energetic first movement, sparkling waltz, expressive slow movement, and a joyful finale. The Symphony No. 3 of Beethoven is one of his most popular works. The ‘Eroica’ (Italian for Heroic) was originally dedicated to Napoleon, but when the freedom loving Beethoven heard that Napoleon had crowned himself emperor, he angrily slashed his pen through the dedication. It’s a sweeping and majestic work full of the strength, energy, passion, and even the humor Beethoven’s music is known for and the orchestra and I are looking forward to performing it!”

Ticket prices are $35 for adults, $30 for senior citizens, $20 for (ages 19-24) and free for children 18 and under. For tickets and information, call 978-281-0543 or visit www.capeannsymphony.org

Open Rehearsal

The public is invited to Cape Ann Symphony’s Open Rehearsal for The Heroic Music for Mother’s Day Concert on Friday, May 10 from 7:30-9 p.m. at Manchester Essex Regional High School Auditorium.

During the Open Rehearsal, Conductor Udagawa and the orchestra work on the music in preparation for the Saturday evening concert. The Open Rehearsal gives Cape Ann Symphony audiences the unique opportunity to observe the collaborative process that the musicians and conductor engage in to prepare for a concert.

Udagawa will take questions from the audience during a break. “We have been opening a rehearsal to the public for a few seasons,” he said. “I look forward to the immediate feedback from the audience and the chance to give them a behind the scenes look at the Cape Ann Symphony.”

Admission to the rehearsal is $10 for adults and free for 18 and under.